This page covers 5 recalls and 19 owner complaints for the 2013 Audi A7.
Steering is the standout concern owners report for the 2013 Audi A7. Multiple owners describe the electric power steering system faulting while driving, sometimes progressing from a dashboard warning at startup to a full loss of power assist within the same trip, leaving the wheel very heavy and difficult to turn. A separate complaint describes the steering feeling disconnected or unresponsive around the center position, with an unstable sensation when turning in either direction. Engine-related complaints are fewer but include reports of the accelerator becoming unresponsive without warning, with at least one owner told the catalytic converter was the cause. One owner also reports repeated windshield cracking without obvious impact, though that appears to be an isolated account rather than a pattern shared across multiple complaints.
19
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2013 Audi A7 has 5 recalls, the most serious being three separate fuel system issues where leaking fuel near ignition sources in the engine compartment raises the risk of an engine fire.
The fuel concerns cover the fuel injection rail, a degrading engine compartment fuel hose, and a fuel line with a compression point that can weaken over time, each capable of allowing fuel to escape near heat sources. The remaining two recalls both involve the front passenger seat sensor that determines whether the seat is occupied by an adult, child, or is empty. In one case the sensor can malfunction and cause the passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly in a crash, and in the other, stress or wear on the sensing mat inside the seat cushion can cause the same detection system to fail, again leaving the passenger airbag unable to deploy as intended.
At a glance
What can fail
The body-sensing mat in the front passenger seat may wear or stress over time, causing the passenger detection system to stop working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a passenger detection system repair kit at no cost to restore proper function.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken over time, potentially causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel line at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel hose in the engine compartment may degrade over time and develop leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump and fuel hose under the hood at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System may malfunction and prevent the front passenger air bags from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit at no cost to restore proper air bag deployment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel injection system's fuel rails and seals may develop a leak, allowing fuel to escape.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel rails and seals at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
